Skippers MUST navigate in accordance with the International Regulations for the Prevention of Collisions at Sea (COLREGS). The following coordinates (WGS 84 Datum – Admiralty Chart 1771) will place you just to the north of the visitorsʼ mooring field which is located to the west of Ladder Hill point, between the 10m and 20m contours:

015º 55ʼ.400S – 005º 43ʼ.500W

When approaching James Bay from the east, yachts should stay clear of the charted mooring and anchoring areas. Be aware when arriving during the hours of darkness or in conditions of reduced visibility, that vessels on the moorings are not lit and that some
moorings in the area off Mundenʼs Point are not charted.  Keep a lookout for fishing pots along the coast.

Rollers and heavy swell are most common between December and March. In the event of an extreme weather event or high rollers, the Harbour Master may direct yachts to evacuate the moorings. Failure to obey the directions of the Harbourmaster or an Officer of the Crown (Police/Customs/Immigration) is an offence under the Harbour/Police Ordinances and may render you liable to arrest and/or prosecution.

Yachts will be required to pay the following fees to the Harbour Master for which a receipt must be issued:

Harbour / Light Dues: £35.00 for the first month and £10.00 per month for an additional month after.
Yachts / Vessels over 2,000 tones: £1.80 per 100 tone.
Mooring Fee Yellow Buoys (First night free): £2.00 per night
Moring Fee Red Buoys (First night free) £3.00 per night

Please note that only the Harbour Master or Assistant Harbour Master are empowered to allocate or direct yachts to a particular mooring.

St Helena Radio, Police Officers, Immigration Officers or Customs Officers may give directions in an emergency